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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 411.55 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 411.55 and 173.94 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 411.55 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/411.55 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 411.55 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 71,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,585.01/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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